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Welcome to a brand new feature of Doggy Times, Veterinary Corner! Here and there I will post a blog entery with some helpful veterinary tips and tricks. Please note: I am not a veterinarian, so please consult with your veterinarian if you have any questions about your dog’s health. I will only be listing information on various diseases, typical treatments, and things to look for. I will be using various references for this series of blogs. Every illness is different for every dog, so please do not use this blog as your final source. This series of blogs is only intended to educate, not to diagnose or treat.

Signs Of Illness

Part of keeping your dog healthy is knowing what to look for. Loss of appetite, increased thirst, and abnormal behavior are some of the signs of ill health. Consult your veterinarian if your dog exhibits any of the following signs:

Abnormal discharges from body orifices such as the nose, ears, or genitles

Abnormal lumps

Change in behavior

Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, or a ragged or dull coat

Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination

Excessive head shaking

Foul breath or excessive tartar deposits on teeth

Increased water intake

Lack of appetite

Limping or difficulty getting up or lying down

Noticeable weight gain or loss

Scratching, licking, or biting any part of the body (excessively)

Ref: The Dog Bible Edited by Kristin Mehus-Roe

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thecanineguru

I am a canine behaviorist of 27 years and offer canine rehabilitation, training, and behavior change to clients under the given name "The Canine Guru."
I am known mostly for my online presence through my blogs, Doggy Times and Doggy Times II. Both were honored by MSN Editors multiple times.
My methodology focuses on energy and how to use and read it. I firmly believe in operant conditioning and positive reinforcement. I don't feel that choke, pinch, or electric collars are necessary when working with dogs. The harshest method I ever use is the squirt bottle and the occasional touch, or poke.
I'm known for "speaking" to dogs in their own language using body language, energy, touch, and the occasional sound.

2 thoughts on “Signs of Illness”

Congratulations on such a wonderful blog. I’ve had you in my favs for a while now and always come here to poke around when I’m curious to know something about my own dog. She’s a Bichon Havanese whose name, Sweetie, fits her to a T. Thanks for being here.
~L